White Queso Recipe

bowl of cheese dip with tortilla dipped in

4.61 from 53 votes

This white queso recipe is the BEST cheese dip and is a copycat from your favorite Mexican restaurant. Only 4 ingredients and 5 minutes for an EASY and authentic queso blanco dip.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time5 mins

Total Time10 mins

Course: Dip

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: mexican queso dip, Queso Blanco, queso blanco recipe, white queso dip, white queso recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 151kcal

Author: Nikki Gladd

Ingredients

1 lb white American cheese , cut into cubes
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup water , optional for a thinner dip
4 oz can diced green chiles
2 pickled jalapenos (from a can or jar) , chopped
1 ounce pickled jalapeno juice (from the can or jar)
pinch of cumin (optional)

Instructions

Microwave Method:

Combine the cheese cubes and milk (and optional water) into a large glass microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 5 minutes, stirring every minute. The mixture might seem watery during the first few stirs, but will come together as a nice runny dip after all the cheese is melted. Remove from the microwave and stir in the rest of the ingredients.
Serve immediately as a dip with tortilla chips or as a sauce over your favorite Mexican dish. If using for a party dip, keep warm in a small Crock Pot.

Crock Pot Method:

Combine all ingredients in a small Crock Pot. Set on low for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Once melted, reduce setting to warm.

Reheating Instructions:

Store any leftover cheese dip in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until creamy and hot.

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Notes

Recipe Tips:

White American cheese is found at most deli counters in your local grocery store. Land o' Lakes is my preferred brand, however, I have had great results with Boar's Head, too.
For a runnier dip, add up to 1/2 cup water with the cheese and milk. For a thicker and creamier dip, use 1 cup half and half instead of the milk and water.
If after 5 minutes in the microwave your cheese is not all melted, give it an additional 30 seconds and stir again. Repeat until melted, up to 1 additional minute. You may also use a wire whisk if clumps remain.

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